Bullard Creek No. 1
Key Takeaway
Bullard Creek No. 1 is classified as low hazard in Minnesota. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 92.4% in MN) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | MN00865 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Fischer
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bullard Creek No. 1?
Bullard Creek No. 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bullard Creek No. 1?
Bullard Creek No. 1 is owned by Fischer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bullard Creek No. 1 built?
Bullard Creek No. 1 was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bullard Creek No. 1?
Bullard Creek No. 1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bullard Creek No. 1?
Bullard Creek No. 1 has a dam height of 38 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bullard Creek No. 1 last inspected?
Bullard Creek No. 1 was last inspected on July 21, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.